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2026/2027 - Associate Faculty - Earth Science (Environmental Science) at Santa Barbara City College Share on X Print Application Deadline 6/3/2027 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/9/2026 Contact Deneatrice Lewis Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range 60.76 - 154.09 Per Hour Length of Work Year See Position Description Employment Type Part Time About the Employer Santa Barbara City College has created a unique academic culture, which has been recognized with numerous accolades and awards. Most recently, we were honored by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott with a gift of $20 million in recognition of the excellent work that we do involving diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The college community is also proud of the 2013 Aspen Award for Community College Excellence in, among other things, increased levels of access and success for marginalized and low income students

We highlight to you the profound commitment that the College has to academic excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. As a community, we believe that diversity comes in many forms. We understand that individuals are multidimensional, shaped by the intersections of a variety of life experiences and factors that create our social identities.

We recognize and challenge the inequities that stem from the complex world in which we live and embrace the many facets of people that make up our wonderful College. Consequently, we seek College employees who will take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for our students. We seek new staff and faculty to join our community and walk with us into the future embracing our commitments.

Santa Barbara Community College is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military/veteran status, or because they are perceived to have one or more characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, consistent with applicable of the foregoing federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Job Description / Essential Elements: Print 2026/2027 - Associate Faculty - Earth Science (Environmental Science) Santa Rosa Junior College Salary: $60.76 - $154.09 Hourly Job Type: Associate Job Number: 26-178 Location: SRJC Multi-Site, Sonoma County, CA Department: Earth & Space Sciences Closing: Continuous Description EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Santa Rosa Junior College is currently accepting applications on a continuous basis to establish a pool for associate faculty assignments

Associate assignments may be temporary, part-time and/or on-call and may be immediate or as needed. The Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer 'remote only' assignments. Compensation/Benefits Assignments are made on a part-time, hourly basis.

A part-time faculty assignment may not exceed a total of 67% of an annual full-time assignment. Starting Hourly Rate: Please see the https://hr.santarosa.edu/salary-schedules-0 or contact Human Resources for more information. Salary placement is based on academic background, vocational experience, and teaching experience (depending on discipline) and as documented in application materials

Initial Step placement will be at Step 1 pending evaluation of experience as outlined in the AFA Contract http://www.afa-srjc.org/Contract/Articles/art27.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/https://get.adobe.com/reader/. Compensation for assigned classes is paid over the duration of the assignment. Benefits: The District offers medical insurance for those who meet the eligibility requirements

Additional information, including medical plan information and eligibility requirements can be found on the https://hr.santarosa.edu/benefits-associate-faculty. Sick Leave Accrual: Associate faculty accrue sick leave on a pro-rated basis. Additional information can be found in Article 18 of the AFA Contract

Retirement: SRJC offers CalSTRS Defined Benefit, CalSTRS Cash Balance and Social Security as Associate Faculty retirement options. Eligibility for each plan is determined based on prior membership status with CalSTRS. Key Duties and Responsibilities Provide excellent instruction and faculty support to students, which may include evening, weekend, online or hybrid and/or off-campus assignments.

Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. Maintain currency in field(s) of expertise.

Associate faculty focus primarily on providing instruction and/or student services. Associate faculty are typically not required to participate in District or department service such as committee work, evaluations, student learning outcomes assessment, and hiring committees, but may be asked to perform these services for additional compensation. Please see the http://www.afa-srjc.org/Contract/Articles/art17.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/for more information

The examples of duties listed above are representative of those that must be met by a faculty member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. SELECTION PROCESS: If the department has an immediate need to add candidates to their pool, they will review applications.

If the department does not have an immediate need to add candidates to their pool, applications remain in the queue for consideration until the need arises, or for up to one year. If selected, candidates will be invited to an interview with a Screening and Interviewing Committee. Selected candidates who are not given an immediate assignment will remain in the pool for four years.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: The Earth and Space Sciences Department offers courses in astronomy, environmental science, geography, geology, and meteorology. Classes are offered during the day and evening at the Santa Rosa and Petaluma campuses. Short-term astronomy field classes are also offered over the weekend at an off-campus dark-sky observing site.

The department serves transfer students, associate degree students, vocational students, and general interest students from the community. There are five full-time instructors and twelve associate instructors who provide high quality instruction and play an active role in the department. We are accepting applications for instructors for inclusion in a pool who have the ability to teach (Earth Science) Environmental Science.

https://ess.santarosa.edu/ Minimum Qualifications Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications exactly as listed below for disciplines of interest or file for https://hr.santarosa.edu/sites/hr.santarosa.edu/files/documents/FacEquiv%20approved%206-1-2021.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ in order to be considered. Applicants who are requesting equivalency consideration are responsible for documenting all course work, degree programs and related professional experience at the time of application. Please, see the https://hr.santarosa.edu/sites/hr.santarosa.edu/files/documents/Equivalency%20Guide%20for%20Faculty%20Applicants%20-%20Update_0.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/https://get.adobe.com/reader/ and the https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfo2LdZTnyocHFIdwfyWaiJmmRs-oTXTzaW847bVgiPAgR6yQ/viewform for more information

REQUIRED ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES): Required for Environmental Science: (A) Master's degree in Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Meteorology, Sustainability or related field; OR the equivalent; OR possession of a fully satisfied (Life) California Community College Instructor's Credential in Ecology or any of the above disciplines, AND (B) Upper division or graduate course work within atmospheric science, climate change, Earth science, ecology, hydrology, pollution, energy resources, sustainability, and/or waste management. Preferred Qualifications Intro to Environmental Science (ENVS 12): College level coursework in chemistry, earth science, ecology and/or physics. Work and/or teaching experience in an environmental field.

Climate Change (ENVS 8): College level coursework in climate change and Earth history. Teaching experience and/or experience communicating science to the public. Demonstrated commitment to valuing and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.

Application Procedures To be considered for this associate faculty pool, applicants must provide the following: A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions. Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a current or previous supervisor

A brief cover letter. Current resume. A written response to the diversity prompt below (200-500 words): Please provide two or three examples of your ideas and/or experiences in creating, modifying, and/or performing one or more of the following to meet the needs of a diverse student population: Curricula; Learning activities; Teaching/counseling practices; Educational Resources; Training, background, coursework and/or professional development; Program Development Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework.

Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded. If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment. If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicant must provide a formal evaluation by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services of their international degree(s) at the time of application.

For further details on SRJC requirements on Foreign Degrees, please see https://hr.santarosa.edu/minimum-qualifications-equivalency-and-foreign-degrees. If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section above, you must complete and attach the https://hr.santarosa.edu/sites/hr.santarosa.edu/files/documents/FacEquiv%20approved%206-1-2021.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/https://get.adobe.com/reader/ and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application. If applicable, copy of California Community College Credential (both sides)

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.

Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Sonoma County Junior College District will not sponsor any visa applications. Applicants must be available for interviews at Santa Rosa Junior College at no cost to the District.

Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (707) 527-4954. Clery Report: Crime awareness and security information are available from District Police. (Public Law 101-542).

The Clery Report can be found https://police.santarosa.edu/. An applicant who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Human Resources Department

ABOUT THE SONOMA COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) is a public single college district located in Sonoma County, California and serves the County of Sonoma and portions of Marin and Mendocino counties. Sonoma County is rich in history, beauty, and culture and is an excellent choice for a place to live and work. The District is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

The District prides itself on being an inclusive, diverse, and sustainable community that fosters the growth and development of its students, faculty, and staff. SRJC is a unique institution in a unique environment. SRJC serves approximately 22,000 students each semester and is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility.

Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years. The District has two campuses, located in Santa Rosa and Petaluma, California, two centers, a Public Safety Training Center located in Windsor, California, and the Robert Shone Agricultural Center located in Forestville, California, and SRJC Roseland in Southwest Santa Rosa. Students may choose from over 100 associate degree majors and certificate programs, complete courses toward the first two years of a bachelor's degree program or pursue courses for other professional or personal reasons.

Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC: https://president.santarosa.edu/ https://student-services.santarosa.edu/ https://accreditation.santarosa.edu/ https://fact-book.santarosa.edu/public https://strategic-planning.santarosa.edu/district-mission-vision-and-values https://strategic-planning.santarosa.edu/ Non-Discrimination The District is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from persons who are economically disadvantaged and individuals belonging to significantly underrepresented groups within the District's workforce, including ethnic and racial minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or political or organizational affiliation

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